An amazing find!! Came here randomly for Chinese Lunar New Year and I'm glad we came! Service was good and plenty of seating! They're known for their salt & pepper wings and it did not disappoint!! Honestly the highlight of our meal was the broccoli, which did have garlic - it was really addicting! read more

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Friendliest service and they take pride in the quality and flavor of the dishes they serve. Always welcoming and friendly service. Plenty of free parking in the lot. Kid friendly. Great value. read more

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I've heard about Ho-Wah from fellow Yelpers for years and finally decided to take a trip over on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Marina. I came in around 5pm for dinner service and was quickly seated. The wait staff were very friendly. They recommended the salt and pepper chicken (which I got the salt and pepper fish and wings). Kudos to Ho-Wah for giving me all-flats for wings without even asking! I did ask for a small side of steamed rice which they normally do not serve with the entree. The chicken was a little overcooked, and the fish a little soft. The seasoning and spices were good. I did add the hot sauce that came on the side which elevated the food. The portion was big, enough to share with another person. Price: $39.00 (20% tip included) read more

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Food was tasty. Had wonton, eggplant, and orange chicken. Service could use a step up. - does not refill waters - rushed into ordering when we got their 50 minutes before closing - no check in to see how everything is going - did not give us the correct number of containers for food - asked for wonton with shrimp on the side, but served wonton with shrimp that my wife is extremely allergic to In general, they seemed more eager for us to leave prior to closing as opposed to ensuring good customer service. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite while traveling. The staff was super friendly and attentive, we felt well taken care of. The food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We'll definitely visit again when in the area. read more

Excellent flavor. Service was great. Friendly staff and overall a very clean place even though I picked up to go. read more

Ho - Wah - Chef Wor Won Ton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

This restaurant is wonderful from the delicious food -try the salt n pepper hot wings - to the friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. I will come here again soon. Their sweet and sour chicken is the best I've ever had! read more

Quality has gone down, maybe it was an off day ? But the only good thing was the intro soup and appetizer. Chciken wings and no real flavor and spice to them ? Szcheuan beef was the same thing... generals chicken was ok, super hard to find good quality Chinese food on the central coast.. we came from 3 cities away to be disappointed. read more

Delicious food that doesn't make you feel icky afterwards. Their service is speedy and friendly. Whenever I'm in Mariana, I must stop by!

Great food and friendly service in a classic family owned restaurant setting. Glad to have discovered this place as I usually wait to eat Chinese food until I'm in the Bay Area. This place is worth the stop! read more

Ho - Wah - Delicious and authentic combination Szechuan eggplant, garlic beef flank with green beans, wonton soup. Excited to go back! - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

Probably the best Chinese food in the county. December, which is her truly her name, is a wonderful proprietress.

We love the food at Ho Wah. I finally tried the salt and pepper chicken and oh my goodness it is so delicious! My mother-in-law and I usually share the lemon chicken, which is also very delicious! I also like the pork fried rice and they're so accommodating ordering it the way I like it with extra egg. The service provided at the restaurant is always great. The welcoming ambience is very nice. I will definitely be going back for some more salt and pepper chicken or go with more people next time so I could have both the salt and pepper chicken and the lemon chicken. Everything is cooked fresh and stays hot. Even the few times we have taken it home. The food is still fresh and hot. read more

5 Stars all the way!! This place was super good and very friendly service. Eddie very polite and diligent. Kyle bussed and was very nice. Variety appetizer was great sis says best won tons she's had and she loves won tons. Large portions. Delicious egg rolls and deep fried shrimp. I got combo read more

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Eggplant Combination special, $20, was not great. No green anywhere. Given the eggplant dish, I was expecting oily but still, it was oily. Fried rice only had eggs and white rice. Chow mein only had julienned carrots. read more

A very nice family owned restaurant. The food was very good and the portions were large. A good price for the quality and amount of food. And the ginger tea was delicious! The servers were kind and attentive and explained any food questions. Over all I will be coming back when driving through the area again. read more

I found that in general, I agree with Rob U's review. Food tended to be oily and bland. Some dishes were also really small. The customer service was great and the staff is interesting to talk to. People looking for reviews should be reading thoroughly and also reading the unrecommended section of reviews. This particular business has methods to push a lot of reviews to unrecommended, but a real human being (not ai; not overseas customer support) would be able to see the consistency in complaints and types of complaints. read more

I ordered the dinner special, my son got the shrimp fried rice. My dinner special included 2pc fried prawns, egg roll, BBQ pork fried rice & pork chow mein. The fried rice has good flavor and I loved that it didn't have any peas or carrots but it needed some soy sauce during the cooking process to give it the traditional fried rice look and flavor. The chow mein was delicious but lacked the crunch that come from fresh bean sprouts. I was unimpressed by the egg roll, it was bland and the veggies lacked flavor. My sons fried rice lacked the same traditional look & flavor. As a suggestion, using smaller shrimp would be economical, give more shrimp per bite and make the rice more flavorful. The service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is giving retro Chinese. The lanterns outside are a nice decorative touch. Nice place for a business lunch or casual dinner date and family friendly. read more

Food was excellent- we ordered green beans, moo shoo pork, chow mein, chicken wings, egg rolls, and special fish dish, all fresh & tasty. And very friendly staff!!! read more

The Food was great! Service was amazing! We went for Sunday Lunch and was greeted right when we walked in the door, the ambiance was great with photos on the wall of their best of meal choices! Was greeted at the door by December which she recommended! Was so satisfied with the food and service. Highly recommend! read more

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It was a great experience to eat Ho - Wah Food ! It was so Wonderful and we will be back when we are in this area!

The entrees were among the best my wife and I have enjoyed over many years. The service was friendly and very solicitous. I highly recommend Ho- Wah to anyone seeking a wonderful Chinese meal. read more

Food tasted ok but left us feeling unwell. We had a vegetarian dish and a chicken dish. Food was presented well and service was great.

This place is worth 3.5 stars for their food and 5 stars for their service. We ordered House Special Chow Fun and House Special Pan Fried Noodles HK style. There was an issue with the Chow Fun, but the lady was super nice to take it back without any additional question, and re-made another one for us. This gesture is worth 5 star plus for service. Food was just ok, cannot be compared to most Chinese restaurants in big cities. Portion was big and there was generous amount of meats and shrimps in both dishes. A big bummer is that they didn't have crisp chili oil like most Chinese restaurants. They take card but do prefer cash. Store looks clean with nice decoration. read more

Ho - Wah - Pad fried noodles - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

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Amazing food...great service.... And can't wait to go back. Potstickers, Orange Chicken, salt and pepper Chicken wings, and crab puffs!!!!

I've only been here once but I enjoyed the atmosphere. The wonton soup is delicious. I recommend it, though I would have enjoyed some ginger to add to the delicious flavor. You can tell the food is freshly made before served. The place was clean, comfortable, quiet and everyone was polite and professional. I like how the waiters were professional, they did not linger. The prices are a bit high but I would definitely come here again for the relaxing experience even for takeout. read more

We ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and the Moo Shu Pork. The Moo Shu Pork was excellent overall, although the pancakes were a bit too dry to roll properly. Unfortunately, the Kung Pao Chicken was very disappointing, easily the worst we've had. The vegetables seemed wrong for the dish and were undercooked, and the sauce lacked the bold flavor and spice you'd expect from Kung Pao Chicken. It tasted more like a plain stir-fry than an authentic Kung Pao dish. Considering the small portion sizes, the prices also felt quite high. read more

Fast and friendly to-go service. I ordered from here an hour before closing, just make sure you're there to pick up the order before they close. They like to shut down service on time. I picked up veggie friend rice, garlic chicken, and chicken stir fry noodles. Their fried rice is delicious, it's very different from any version I have had and it was loaded with veggies. Garlic chicken had a slight spice to it but nothing crazy, the sauce was delicious. Big soft noodles and lots of veggies came in the stir fry, this was the only dish that was lacking flavor to me. It needed a splash or two of soy sauce. Oddly enough, the noodles were much better the next day and cold straight out of the fridge. No soy sauce, hot sauce or hot mustard was given in the to-go bag. Disappointed but it happens! read more

Ho Wah is an exceptional restaurant. The service is warm and the food is delicious. We frequently get take out from here because the meals have always been a success, definitely would recommend! read more

They always have amazing food and are always very sweet ! Highly recommend this restaurant:)

Hidden gem in marina for years! Order the orange chicken and salt and pepper pork chops or salt and pepper chicken wings and thank me later! Today o got the orange chicken lunch plate to go. It'll set you back about 20 bucks but it is like 2 pounds of food which nowadays is actually worth it! (Egg roll not pictured but is included) read more

Ho - Wah - Orange chicken lunch plate with upgrade (2.99) bbq pork fried rice. Also comes with an appetizer. I chose the egg roll (not pictured). - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

Outstanding food. Everything was so fresh and homemade. Real quality and not too pricey. Service was attentive and we were greeted warmly. They went over the best selling and award winning menu items while we waited to be seated (which wasn't long) the restaurant was clean and cultural. I wish we lived closer! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Little place, small dining room, big flavors! We've been there a number of times now and everything we've had has been fantastic. I especially like the chop Suey and I added shrimp. The shrimp or large cooked perfectly and really delicious. Service is impeccable. Can't wait to go back again read more

Picture isn't pretty due to after math but it was the good! We are from out of town and was wondering on what to eat for dinner. Chinese sounded good and so we stumbled upon this place. Definitely would recommend. 10/10. The Mongolian Beef was so savory with a touch of spicy. The chicken chow mein was good and even better dipped with the Mongolian sauce. The beef and broccoli was stewing in its on sauces which was good on its own and the potsticker are made fresh with a thick dough. All around amazing I had to write a review. The lady was also nice enough to give me a little dessert! Very nice. read more

Ho - Wah - Chicken chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

Our go-to for Chinese food in the Monterey area. The special dumpling soup is outstanding. Also enjoy the green beans and the eggplant. I even love the egg rolls here. Packed with crunchy veggies in a tasty wrapper. read more

Everything was delicious! The orange chicken was perfectly crispy with just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavor. The salt and pepper shrimp and fish were fresh, seasoned beautifully, and full of flavor. The crab puffs were golden, creamy, and irresistible. The house fried rice was also perfect -- flavorful, well-cooked, and the ideal complement to the meal. Excellent food all around -- definitely worth coming back for! read more

This is now my favorite Chinese restaurant. They do not use MSG in their food :) The service is so great and fast. Everyone is super friendly and they even gave us complimentary sesame red bean balls. We got several plates that we all shared: honey walnut shrimp, combo fried rice, seafood shanghai noodles, ginger & onion beef & the orange chicken. All were amazing and cooked to perfection! My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. Everyone was satisfied with them and no complaints on our end. Highly recommend coming!! We'll be back for sure. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

Ho - Wah - Chinese Near Me - Marina, California

Everything was fresh, delicate and nuanced flavors, great waiter. Best Chinese food in the Monterey area!

I heard that there was a Chinese restaurant in Marina so I came here to Ho Wah. I live on the Monterey Peninsula and never eat Chinese unless I'm in the Bay Area. I was pleasantly surprised that the food is very good and the service excellent. read more

Greatness food and very fast service. I would definitely go back again. We were staying in Marina and the location was very easy to get to.

Very tasty food and generous portions. We had various lunch specials and the group enjoyed their choices.